About the Artist

As a child, Novark was fascinated by the fantasy and teachings of Korean folktales. With influence from a variety of admired artists, Novark's work is derived from his insight into both mundane and transcendent narratives.

About the Submission

"Natives" is a series of work that explores the emotional conflict and concord of human nature. Each piece represents an aspect of our daily lives, but we must first understand the principles of Yin and Yang. The concept of Yin and Yang is not always about prevailing over good or evil, but rather the balance of both within one's self. Only then can one acknowledge the existence of others. From this point on, each piece conveys the Yin and Yang of seven different emotional conflicts. The result of the strife varies as some subjects are overcome by fear, guilt, shame, grief, deceit, and disbelief while others are able to find balance and harmony.

8 Comments

My opinion is it would have been cooler (i’m speaking for my own taste here) if you didn’t have to place it inside a frame. The concept and execution is so powerful and “raw” that it needed to spread all over the shirt making it sort of like a basquiat style! very alive and punk rock! but great artwork man!

@Outcast84 I was originally intending on doing something like that but everyone does that here. I’m trying to change the game, especially here at DHB by adding elegant frames along with my paintings. Personally, I don’t know if it’s cool or not… nonetheless, thanks for the critique, if I do come up with something like basquiat style, I’ll consider spreading out the design. :)